THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, JULY 10, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 10 July 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, JULY 10, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ir i- estimated That there are 2ou men out of work in Ha-ting.- and N» pier. The Kukn Dairy Coriip&nv ha- beer* informed that it ha.- graded third in the cheese factories shipping through the port of Wellington, and fifth for the who it c i the Dominion, write an average grade of 22.2 5. As the result of representation* m&de by the memDer for Otakt. Mr W. E. Field, the Prime Minister has expressed his willingness to arrange for a visit to Levitt of the Valuer-General with a

view to an endeavour to adjust mortgages where they tire likely to causcunduc- hardship.

We have more lines which must be cleared at our boot sale, which is now on. Children V shots, sizes 4 to ft, from 2s 6d pair; ladies’ or maids’ strap or lace shoes from 15s to 20s a toair; girls' goloshes, sine 1 and 2, an

cos: price; gents' light lace beets 20s, 22s €d; odd sine- in slippers at Ss c-i a pair. Rubbers and polish 6d.—At Irfi&s'e Shoe Sale. Oiakl—Advtr

A. I>. Burns fAIr Atmorc) v. Chetter . Bros.—The judgment in tho ease was t'or the plaintiff for i'll ami costs, ami nor for the dofertlnni as reported in last Friday’s issue. The Committee of the Olnhi uubbc library, fully a'.rarr of the fad that a town is nothing withuui a library, ami a library almost useless without .-!• latest books, has decided (o hold a shoj. day at the theatre on Fiiday next. when cakes, produce, etc., will be sold. Do nations of any kind will bo grateful!) accepted. Jt is hoped residents will give assistance and thus help to im prove the library. The settlers’ dance tit To .Hero oi Wednesday night was one of the most successful functions held in the district for some time past. The attendance was large, including a number from outside towns, the floor was was in perfect order, while the ni-usic supplied by Mrs Day. assisted by Miss Gtclln Gtnvler. Miss Day, Miss Sawyer, and Mr Dave Nieholls, was all that eouhl be desired. Mr .T. Guy made an efficient M.C., the supper arrangements were in good hands, while the decorations were most effective. As a result of the function some £S will be handed over for hail improvements. Among the hardest workers were the join* secretaries —Mrs Gawler and Miss Bradev. Botli j worked willingly and energetically, and ! kudos is certainly due to them. : A hint conveyed bv the Postmaster- ' General suggests that in the forthcom- ! ing revision of telephone charges, busy j city ’phones may have to pay more in ! proportion to their calls, while country I users will benefit from the readjustments. Mr Coates said that complete | reports had been prepared on the subI ject of the best system of making tele- ! phone charges, and they were ready for | Cabinet’s consideration. After this had been done he would make tt public an- | nounccmciit of the revision which he , hoped would be fair in its application I and which would give a measure of relief to some users of the telephones, while in other cases the charge would be fairer than at present.

Mr T. W. Garth, who has taken ovor the Railway Hotel. Qtaki, run* this well-known hostelry on up-to-date lines, and besides tho best of accommodation stocks only the leading brands »f wines, ales and spirits. Visitors cannot do better than make the place a port of call." Rata firewood is advertised for «alc. A milking plant is advertised for sale. Messrs C. M. Ross and Co. advertise a price-list in this issue. Mr .1. Blair, of Manakuu. is making big reductions in tea. Notice relative to the Raumati Drainage District appears elsewhere. A kind person to adopt, a healthy baby boy is advertised lor. Onions, swedes, apples, etc., are advertised for sale by Mr R. AV. Hill. Mr L. G. Lowry, stationer, advertises that new goods arc arriving daily. The monthly meeting of the Hutt County Council takes place to-morrow.

The monthly meeting of the Otaki •School Committee takes place to-night. The 1’.A.0.D. euchre tournament, to bo held to-morrow night, should cause interest, especially as good prizes are offered. We remind mir leaders of to-night’s Cabaret, when it i,- hoped the attendance will be huge. I’leusute-seekers may rely on a good floor and tip top music. A meeting of the Manukau branch of tlyj N.Z. Farmers’ Union will be held in the Parish Hall on Thursday at 7.30 sharp. At b.3<» p.m. Air G. L. Adkins, of Levin, will deliver an address on the geological formation of the Const. Further particulars are advertised for.